Business Manager

The Business Manager reports to the Department Manager and manages the day-to-day financial operations of the Department of Psychology. The Business Manager plays a critical role in supporting Department leadership in achieving its strategic fiscal goals and objectives, including budget development and management, financial management, and transaction review and approval. This position reviews the financial operations of the Department for efficiency and builds a culture of fiscal responsibility within the Department.

Business Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing budgets and internal controls
• Monitoring expenses on Departmental funds, including transferring funds, maintenance of Department financial records, and providing financial analyses to Department leadership
• Review and approval of purchasing needs and expense reports
• Training and guidance of staff and students in University policies
• Primary responsibility for all non-teaching appointments for the Department, such as postdocs and other research staff
• Serves as the direct supervisor and manager of faculty/Department assistant positions which incorporate Department financial activity and transactions into their core responsibilities

Essential Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment to plan and prioritize diverse workload and ensure compliance with University policies
• Demonstrated ability to create and manipulate financial data and perform analysis in Excel
• Demonstrated personnel management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail in performing quantitative analyses
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to creatively solve problems and formulate/implement process improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to take initiative, self-motivate, and function autonomously
• Able to quickly adapt to changing financial and Department/University environments
• Ability to function effectively in a team-based environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with setting and monitoring complex budgets
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, PRIME Financials, the Information Warehouse, Labor Accounting, and other Princeton University business systems is desirable but not required

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.